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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,426.78, 48,885.34 and 21,812.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,426.78, 48,885.34 and 21,812.66 is: 30,099.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,426.78 : 48,885.34 = 21,812.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,426.78/48,885.34 = 21,812.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,426.78x = 48,885.34 × 21,812.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,426.78x = 1,066,319,431.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,319,431.90/35,426.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,099.25

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